Burns Night
Burns Night! The one evening of the year when Scots and honorary Scots worldwide don their kilts, pour a dram, and pay tribute to the man who somehow managed to make haggis poetic.
Much of what we see in our virtual worlds is based on the real world around us. In this section we try to explore culture and art in their different forms and how they inspire our virtual dwellings. We also try to delve into some of the more obscure corners of history for your entertainment. If you have a suggestion for a topic, please let us know.
A David Lynch Tribute
Only Blue Skies and Golden Sunshine All Along the Way: A David Lynch Tribute.
Rabbie Burns
If the word “poet” makes you picture a quiet soul sipping tea in a dusty library, let me stop you right there and introduce Robert Burns. Scotland’s original bad boy of verse.
Hogmanay
Hogmanay. It’s one of those words that feels like a party just waiting to happen. If you’ve never heard of it, think of it as Scotland’s very own unique New Year’s Eve extravaganza.
London’s First Christmas Tree
The famous Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square has its unexpected origins in the second world war, a Norwegian resistance fighter and the man behind James Bond.
Julia Child
On the surface Julia Child was an iconic American Chef, author and Tv personality, but she was so much more than this.
